Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23

An exceptional characterful home, in a beautiful location with a separate annexe, and about 5 acres. Around two miles from the coastal town of Aberystwyth.


Description

Frongog Farm is a charming Welsh long house which dates back to the 1750?s. The original farmhouse was built in approximately 1750's, it was extended in the Victorian era and renovated by the current owner, creating the perfect home.

The house is situated to admire the wonderful views and has been beautifully renovated and maintained by the current owner. The house is a much loved family home offering space to enjoy the gardens and grounds and a fabulous house for entertaining.

The house has a number of entry points, but the conservatory is used by the current owners which offers in plenty of natural light through full height glazed windows and a glazed roof, a wonderful place to admire the view and enjoy the local wildlife and birdsong.

There are two formal reception rooms, including the living room with an original inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and the original bread oven. French doors provide access onto the patio and gardens. There is a separate snug with an open fireplace with a gas fire, and a door leading through to the dining room.

The dining room has beautiful oak flooring and a characterful exposed stone wall and original beams. This room has a wonderful atmosphere and is perfect for large family gatherings and entertaining. From the dining room steps lead up to the kitchen breakfast room which effortlessly combines rustic elegance with practicality. There is traditional slate flooring, a new electric AGA (2025), a Belfast sink, integrated appliances and a unique repurposed kitchen island. The AGA is set into an original Inglenook fireplace, formerly a fireplace which has a beautiful beam over and two original bread ovens to the sides. There is a very useful, spacious pantry cupboard and a glass-panelled door which opens into the side hidden courtyard.

The rear hallway offers a practical and attractive space, featuring built in storage, essential for modern family living and two windows to the rear elevation, with a staircase rising to the first floor. A door provides access to the adjoining utility area.

The utility room has fitted units, the Worcester oil fired boiler, fuse board, and electric meter, and also benefits from plumbing for a washing machine, space for additional white goods, and a door providing access to the rear courtyard. A door leads to the cloakroom and WC.

There is a useful boot room which is accessible through its own private front door, while also having internal access from the main house. This characterful space features original flooring, exposed stone and brick walls, a front-facing window, and doors leading to the main house utility room and a self-contained barn conversion offering independent accommodation with its own private entrance if required. From this room doors lead to ''The Barn'' and another door leads into the main kitchen.

The staircase rises to the first floor and landing which offers in plenty of natural light with exposed beams and doors leading to; the principal bedroom, a spacious bedroom with views to the front and the side, offering a wonderfully light space. Exposed beams enhance the character, while steps lead down to the en-suite bathroom, offering both luxury and convenience featuring a freestanding cast-iron bath with attractive claw feet, with a mixer / shower tap. A large walk in corner shower cubicle adds a modern perspective. The space also includes a hand wash basin, a column radiator, a towel rail and exposed beams. A pair of velux windows drench the bathroom in natural light while a side window offers views of outside.

Bedroom two looks out to the front of the house with lovely views. This room is bright and light and has a wonderful atmosphere with exposed beams, and built-in storage cupboards. There is a luxurious and elegant en-suite with a walk-in shower with sliding glass doors, a hand wash basin, and W.C, plus storage and a velux window.

Bedroom four is a neatly presented bedroom boasting a built-in storage cupboard, and a window offering views out to the side of the home. This room currently houses a single bed but has happily held a double previously.

Bedroom three is another large double bedroom, situated at the rear of the house and has double aspect sash windows that look out over the rear courtyard. Built-in storage provides practicality.

Bedroom five/office, has a window to the front providing an elevated view over the land. There is a feature open fireplace and oak flooring. This space could serve as a generous double bedroom.

The Barn

The barn is a fabulous space which could be incorporated back into the main house and is ideal for friends, teenagers, multi-generational living or could potentially be used for other means, subject to the correct planning permissions being obtained.

Accessible through its own private front door, while also having internal access from the main house, there is a kitchen/living area featuring exposed stone wall, and a welcoming log burner set on an original slate hearth. The kitchen is fitted with a range of built-in wooden base and eye-level units, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, a built-in Hotpoint oven with four-ring electric hob, and an integrated dishwasher. A window to the front elevation allows The Barn to share the views out over the garden and windows to the rear courtyard, of the main house. The first floor is accessed via a spiral staircase. The main bathroom has a walk-in shower and freestanding bath, with an overhead shower, a hand basin and WC. Soft downlights cast a calming glow, while the Velux window allows natural light to
spill in.

Gardens & Grounds

Frongog Farmhouse is accessed via a tree lined lane, through a five bar gate into a spacious parking area which overlooks the grounds to the front and is a fantastic place to admire the far-reaching views.
The grounds are planted with an array of colourful and fragrant plants and trees. The grounds of Frongog Farmhouse extend to approximately five acres of enchanting Welsh countryside, providing an idyllic backdrop to everyday life.

A beautifully paved patio area, ideal for al fresco dining and elegant outdoor entertaining, serves as a natural extension of the living spaces perfect for hosting summer soirées or enjoying peaceful morning coffees.
To the front, a manicured lawn garden with a charming rotating summer house offers a peaceful retreat, framed by a delightful collection of mature fruit trees, vibrant flowering plants, and a thriving vegetable patch that reflects the property's self-sufficient charm. Meandering pathways lead to a picturesque pond, creating a tranquil sanctuary alive with birdsong and gentle rustling leaves.

A secluded orchard is home to the current owner?s bee hives, a haven for pollinators, where wildflowers bloom in a soft palette of golds, purples, and greens, adding both colour and life to the landscape. The surrounding landscape is a painterly expanse of rolling hills and open skies.
Countryside views stretch uninterrupted in every direction, changing with the seasons from the deep greens of summer to the warm ochres and russets of autumn offering the most beautiful and idyllic lifestyle.

The Workshop

Once the original stone barn, the attached workshop is now a generously proportioned and versatile space with electricity connected. Retaining its rich character, with exposed stone walls and original features, the workshop offers endless potential. Whether used as a creative studio, additional accommodation, or a functional workspace, the solid structure and heritage charm provide the perfect foundation for a variety of future uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Location

Frongog Farm is situated about 1.4 miles from the village of Llanbadarn Fawr, within the beautiful Ceredigion countryside and the Rheidol River Valley. Llanbadarn Fawr has a shop and garage, two pubs, a church, a veterinary practice and is approximately 2.5 miles from Aberystwyth.

The area is well known for birds of prey such as Red Kite and Buzzards which are regularly seen soaring high above the valley floor. The Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway is the finest way to see the Rheidol Valley, leaving Aberystwyth Station regularly during the summer months, ending up at the spectacular Devils Bridge, with its fabulous world famous waterfalls. The area attracts visitors, walkers and cyclists due to its stunning location and archaeological remains from the Roman era.

The highly regarded university town of Aberystwyth along with the well known Arts Centre, and National Library of Wales are approximately 2.5 miles away from the house. The town offers scenic walks along the promenade; at the northern end Constitution Hill, with the longest funicular electric cliff railway in Britain, providing spectacular views of the town, Cardigan Bay, and on a clear day, 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales.

Aberystwyth Castle remains are also a prominent feature along with the town museum. The town has a wide selection of restaurants and shops including delicatessens, book shops, boutiques and supermarkets. Further amenities and high street shops can be found in the county town of Carmarthen, situated approximately 50 miles south west.

The area has many well regarded schools to suit both Welsh and English speakers, including Penglais School, Penweddig School, and Tregaron secondary School, in the private sector Christ College, Brecon. Rail services in Aberystwyth take you to Birmingham and London via Shrewsbury Station. Regional airports include Cardiff, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, and Manchester.

Square Footage: 3,954 sq ft




Acreage: 4.27 Acres

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Additional Info

HISTORY OF FRONGOG FARM

The earliest recorded habitation at the site of Frongog Farm appears on a mid-18th century topographic map held in the National Library. At that time, it was named Frongôf?meaning hill of the smithy?and predates both the construction of the railway and the later development along Fronfraith Lane. The name was later changed to Frongôg, or hill of the cuckoo, likely around the time Plas Frongôg was built.

Elements of the original building are still present within the current farmhouse. In the lounge, the large inglenook fireplace features a substantial oak beam, remnants of traditional annual lime-washing, a brick-lined side oven, and blackened walls bearing witness to long-extinguished fires. Exposed original oak beams in the lounge suggest the use of reclaimed timber?possibly discarded from nearby shipyards.

Frongôg Farm underwent significant expansion in the early Victorian period, including the addition of a slate-roofed kitchen with its own inglenook fireplace and flanking brick-lined ovens. Later in the Victorian era, further modifications were made to the front of the house, including the addition of first-floor bedrooms.

The remaining section of the barn still retains original features such as its pebble flooring and narrow slit ventilation openings?testament to the site's enduring agricultural heritage.


The property is connected to mains water, electricity, and private septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating.

Ceredigion County Council. Band F.

Brochure prepared 2025/07 BTJ
Photographs- C/O Joint agent